Chicago Blackhawks Blog

Blackhawks report: Notes, quotes
Posted 11 hours ago
--C Jeff Taffe was traded to the Blackhawks, with C Marty Reasoner headed to the Panthers in exchange

Blackhawks report: Roster
Posted 11 hours ago

Blackhawks report: Inside shots
Posted 11 hours ago
The big news for the Blackhawks?

Preparing The Ground
Posted 1 day ago
Preparing for Antti Niemi's departure.

Chicago Blackhawks Sign Top Prospect Nick Leddy
Posted 1 day ago
According to sources in Minnesota, the Blackhawks will soon announce that they have agreed to an entry-level deal with defenseman Nick Leddy.

Stanley Cup draws a crowd during appearance in Lombard
Posted 1 day ago

Report: Hawks prospect Leddy will leave college; signs 3-year deal
Posted 1 day ago

Chicago Blackhawks Prospects Will Compete In Rookie Tournament
Posted 2 days ago
For those unwilling to wait for the regular season puck to drop, the young prospects will be headed to Toronto for a rookie-only tournament.

July 29 Is a Big Day for the Chicago Blackhawks
Posted 2 days ago
Although Blake Wheeler's arbitration hearing today will set the standard for arbitration in the NHL, most NHL GMs probably have July 29 circled on their calenders. This is because that is the day of Antti Niemi's arbitrati...

Rangers, Frolov agree on 1-yr., $3M deal (AP)
Posted 2 days ago
The Rangers added offensive punch by agreeing to terms Tuesday with longtime Los Angeles Kings forward Alexander Frolov, who should provide a potent complement to Marian Gaborik on New York's top line. The 28-year-old wing...

Kings sign Ponikarovsky for 1 year, $3M (AP)
Posted 1 day ago
The Los Angeles Kings signed left wing Alexei Ponikarovsky to a one-year contract Tuesday after losing Alexander Frolov to the New York Rangers and falling short in their pursuit of Ilya Kovalchuk. The Kings gave a $3 mill...

Winter Classic to showcase Caps-Penguins (AP)
Posted 1 day ago
Mike Knuble teed up a puck on a wooden platform a few inches above Heinz Field's green grass and lofted a perfectly placed wrist shot between the uprights. Call it the first goal by an NHL player on the Pittsburgh Steelers...

Thrashers, F Eager avoid arbitration (AP)
Posted 13 hours ago
The Thrashers and recently acquired forward Ben Eager have agreed to terms on new deal, avoiding arbitration. Terms of the contract weren't announced Wednesday night. The 26-year-old restricted free agent played in 60 game...

Ducks sign 1st-round pick Fowler (AP)
Posted 19 hours ago
The Anaheim Ducks have signed defenseman Cam Fowler to a three-year contract, likely putting the first-round draft pick on a fast track to the NHL. The Ducks announced the deal Wednesday. Anaheim drafted Fowler with the 12...

Devils, D Fraser agree on 1 year, $500K (AP)
Posted 1 day ago
Defenseman Mark Fraser has agreed to a one-year, $500,000 contract with the New Jersey Devils. The deal will allow the sides to avoid a salary arbitration hearing set for later this week. Fraser played in 61 games last sea...

Capitals acquire Blues enforcer King (AP)
Posted 18 hours ago
The Washington Capitals have acquired enforcer D.J. King from the St. Louis Blues for prospect Stefan Della Rovere. The deal was announced Wednesday. King, a left winger, has spent four seasons with the Blues but has playe...

Jackets, D Stralman avoid arbitration (AP)
Posted 1 day ago
The Columbus Blue Jackets and defenseman Anton Stralman have agreed on a one-year contract, just minutes before they were to go to arbitration on Wednesday morning. General manager Scott Howson announced the re-signing. St...

Senators name Wamsley goaltending coach (AP)
Posted 19 hours ago
The Senators are bringing in Rick Wamsley as goaltending coach. Ottawa general manager Bryan Murray made the announcement Wednesday. Wamsley spent the past four seasons with the St. Louis Blues. In 43 games as interim head...